Social media during a natural disaster
We can probably fill in the sentence "Social media has completely changed _____" with almost anything. Thankfully, instead of reporting on the latest trolling tactic, cyber-bullying campaign, or scam, we get to tell you how Hurricane Harvey has apparently driven us to social media to mostly help our fellow man.
We can probably fill in the sentence "Social media has completely changed _____" with almost anything. Thankfully, instead of reporting on the latest trolling tactic, cyber-bullying campaign, or scam, we get to tell you how Hurricane Harvey has apparently driven us to social media to mostly help our fellow man.
Live-streaming necklace
Frontrow is a high-definition camera the size of a quarter disguised as a necklace that lets you live stream up to 2 hours straight of, say, that epic tour of Jamaica that will put any self-indulgent vacationer to shame.
Frontrow is a high-definition camera the size of a quarter disguised as a necklace that lets you live stream up to 2 hours straight of, say, that epic tour of Jamaica that will put any self-indulgent vacationer to shame.
Facebook announces new products and mission
If you're Facebook and you've got 2 billion users, you'd think things are looking up, right? So why switch things up and mess with success? Here is a hint: People told us they are using Facebook less. With more and more people growing inseparable from their phones, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook is changing its mission of connecting people to a new mission: creating communities and bringing the world closer together.
If you're Facebook and you've got 2 billion users, you'd think things are looking up, right? So why switch things up and mess with success? Here is a hint: People told us they are using Facebook less. With more and more people growing inseparable from their phones, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook is changing its mission of connecting people to a new mission: creating communities and bringing the world closer together.
Snapchat, Time Warner deal
Snapchat is no longer just about quirky filters and fast-disappearing videos. It is now the latest online channel for original TV shows. Snapchat just struck a two-year, $100 million deal with Time Warner to create original programming.
Snapchat is no longer just about quirky filters and fast-disappearing videos. It is now the latest online channel for original TV shows. Snapchat just struck a two-year, $100 million deal with Time Warner to create original programming.
Bethany Mota
Bethany Mota is out with her first book about creating a social media empire, 'Make Up Your Mind.'
Bethany Mota is out with her first book about creating a social media empire, 'Make Up Your Mind.'
Facebook and your mental health
Thanks to social media, we now know more than we need to know, like whom Suzie from high school married and what Jake from accounting had for lunch. Turns out, the more we use Facebook the unhappier we are, according to a new study from Yale University and the University of California. The study tracked the mental health and social interactions of 5,200 participants over the course of two years.
Thanks to social media, we now know more than we need to know, like whom Suzie from high school married and what Jake from accounting had for lunch. Turns out, the more we use Facebook the unhappier we are, according to a new study from Yale University and the University of California. The study tracked the mental health and social interactions of 5,200 participants over the course of two years.
Extremism online
Following Saturday's attack in London, Facebook is promising to do more to keep terrorists off its network. But stopping extremists from spreading their message of hate across the web is so difficult because it requires vigilance and cooperation from law enforcement, internet users, and most importantly social media companies, experts told Fox 5. While Facebook and others say they already work to combat online extremism, some critics said that is not nearly enough.
Following Saturday's attack in London, Facebook is promising to do more to keep terrorists off its network. But stopping extremists from spreading their message of hate across the web is so difficult because it requires vigilance and cooperation from law enforcement, internet users, and most importantly social media companies, experts told Fox 5. While Facebook and others say they already work to combat online extremism, some critics said that is not nearly enough.
Trump's fake followers
Between President Donald Trump's official and personal Twitter accounts he has tens of millions of followers. But a new audit finds a lot of the accounts seem to be bots with no real people behind them. That report has some critics accusing the president of buying followers. The president isn't the only high-profile account with questionable followers.
Between President Donald Trump's official and personal Twitter accounts he has tens of millions of followers. But a new audit finds a lot of the accounts seem to be bots with no real people behind them. That report has some critics accusing the president of buying followers. The president isn't the only high-profile account with questionable followers.
Future of social media
We live in a world where technology and social media are increasingly present in our lives -- and they're always evolving. Tech expert Seth Porges believes we will move beyond phones and computers and on to virtual reality and even devices that will allow us to connect our brains directly with machines.
We live in a world where technology and social media are increasingly present in our lives -- and they're always evolving. Tech expert Seth Porges believes we will move beyond phones and computers and on to virtual reality and even devices that will allow us to connect our brains directly with machines.
Live streaming violence
Steve Stephens's random and vicious killing of Cleveland retiree Robert Godwin Sr. is not the only violent crime to unfold in near-real time on Facebook. All of these incidents highlight the danger of allowing anyone to broadcast live from anywhere, with the simple click of a button.
Steve Stephens's random and vicious killing of Cleveland retiree Robert Godwin Sr. is not the only violent crime to unfold in near-real time on Facebook. All of these incidents highlight the danger of allowing anyone to broadcast live from anywhere, with the simple click of a button.
Facebook killer dead
The man who randomly gunned down a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook killed himself Tuesday during a police chase in Pennsylvania that began when a McDonald's drive-thru attendant recognized him. It marked a violent end to the nearly 48-hour multistate manhunt for Steve Stephens, whose case brought another round of criticism down on Facebook over how responsibly it polices objectionable material posted by users.
The man who randomly gunned down a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook killed himself Tuesday during a police chase in Pennsylvania that began when a McDonald's drive-thru attendant recognized him. It marked a violent end to the nearly 48-hour multistate manhunt for Steve Stephens, whose case brought another round of criticism down on Facebook over how responsibly it polices objectionable material posted by users.
'Unicorn' food
If food doesn't present well on a plate, it may not be on a menu for much longer, according to Daniela Galarza from Eater.com. A colorful trend is picking up speed in the culinary world. Rainbow-colored food started a few years back and it's still going strong, but now we also have unicorn food.
If food doesn't present well on a plate, it may not be on a menu for much longer, according to Daniela Galarza from Eater.com. A colorful trend is picking up speed in the culinary world. Rainbow-colored food started a few years back and it's still going strong, but now we also have unicorn food.
TSA social media
Rolling Stone recently named the TSA with its taxidermy alligator head Instagrams and collection of confiscated hatchets the fourth-best Instagram account in the world. TSA's Bob Burns said he believes the account is gradually changing the way passengers think of the TSA and the tasks it performs.
Rolling Stone recently named the TSA with its taxidermy alligator head Instagrams and collection of confiscated hatchets the fourth-best Instagram account in the world. TSA's Bob Burns said he believes the account is gradually changing the way passengers think of the TSA and the tasks it performs.
School's Instagram project
They're the Humans of Sachem North and each of them has a story to tell. Peer education teacher Jonathan Chiaramonte was inspired by the Humans of New York project highlighting the stories of strangers on the streets. He said this is no different. His goal is to help teens express themselves and bring students together.
They're the Humans of Sachem North and each of them has a story to tell. Peer education teacher Jonathan Chiaramonte was inspired by the Humans of New York project highlighting the stories of strangers on the streets. He said this is no different. His goal is to help teens express themselves and bring students together.
What is 'live chilling'?
Some teens say they prefer to hang out with each other online using social and video apps.
Some teens say they prefer to hang out with each other online using social and video apps.
JetBlue scam alert
JetBlue Airways wants you to beware of a scam. JetBlue says if you get a $500 JetBlue gift card in your email or social media account, ignore it. It is not real. And a fake JetBlue Airways Facebook page is offering free flights for an entire year to 800 lucky fans.
JetBlue Airways wants you to beware of a scam. JetBlue says if you get a $500 JetBlue gift card in your email or social media account, ignore it. It is not real. And a fake JetBlue Airways Facebook page is offering free flights for an entire year to 800 lucky fans.
The Disruptors: Media
Digital media company NowThis doesn't even have a website. Instead, it pumps millennial-geared content directly onto social channels, like Facebook and Snapchat. It is a media disruptor. BuzzFeed is one of the original digital disruptors. The site rose to fame with clickable lists of cute animals but has since invested big time in hard news.
Digital media company NowThis doesn't even have a website. Instead, it pumps millennial-geared content directly onto social channels, like Facebook and Snapchat. It is a media disruptor. BuzzFeed is one of the original digital disruptors. The site rose to fame with clickable lists of cute animals but has since invested big time in hard news.
Instagram photographer
Shauna Wades's work is both thought-provoking and eerie.
Shauna Wades's work is both thought-provoking and eerie.
5 questions for social audio app Clammr
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Privacy is a quaint notion, one that doesn't really exist when we venture online whether it is on our desktop, tablet, or mobile phone. The examples are everywhere: ranging from something as harmle...
Privacy is a quaint notion, one that doesn't really exist when we venture online whether it is on our desktop, tablet, or mobile phone. The examples are everywhere: ranging from something as harmle...